Where does “dipperful” come from?
dipperful (English) comes from English Dipper, from Mandarin 斗宿.
dipperful (English): As much as a dipper will hold; a cupful
Definitions
- As much as a dipper will hold; a cupful
Ancestry of “dipperful”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Dipper | A member or supporter of the Canadian New... |
| 2 | Mandarin | 斗宿 | — |